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| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago air quality briefly improves before conditions deteriorate; storms possible | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-air-quality-briefly-improves-before-conditions-worsen-this-weekend/3963268/ | After days of wildfire smoke, Saturday will bring some improvement from conditions on Thursday, when Chicago's [ air quality was ranked the worst ][5] among any major city in the world. However, it still won't be completely clear outside, and conditions are expected to deteriorate later this weekend as more … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | As wildfire smoke worsens air quality this weekend, here's what to expect and when | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/as-wildfire-smoke-worsens-air-quality-this-weekend-heres-what-to-expect-and-when/3963279/ | Although a break has arrived for many Chicago-area residents seeking a reprieve from the days of hazy wildfire smoke, the improvement will be short-lived, as [ a new round of smoke ][1] is expected to worsen conditions this weekend. An air quality alert remains in effect through midnight for McHenry, … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago crime: Carjacker shoots, injures man on West Side, police say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/west-side-carjacking-shooting-7-18 | ![Chicago crime: Man fatally shot after stabbing woman, police say][8] ![Chicago crime: Man fatally shot after stabbing woman, police say][8] #### [ Chicago crime: Man fatally shot after stabbing woman, police say ][9] A man was shot and killed after he stabbed a woman during an argument on Chicago’s South … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 2 independent candidates for Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia's seat might be kicked off ballot | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/garcia-sigcho-lopez-macias-congress-election-ballot-ruling | #### The Brief * * The State Board of Elections will decide whether two independent candidates for Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat should be kicked off the ballot. * Byron Sigcho-Lopez, a Chicago alderman, and Mayra Macias filed to run for the seat as independents after Garcia dropped his reelection … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Person injured during struggle with cops at large gathering in Fuller Park | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/07/18/person-injured-during-struggle-with-cops-at-large-gathering-in-fuller-park | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] A person was injured during a struggle over a gun with Chicago police officers early Saturday in Fuller Park … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Man killed in Fuller Park shooting | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/07/18/man-killed-in-fuller-park-shooting | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A man was killed in a shooting early Saturday in Fuller Park on the South Side. The man, 25, … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | CBS Local | Storm chance for Saturday afternoon in Chicago; more wildfire smoke to follow | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/storm-chance-more-wildfire-smoke-chicago/ | There is a building storm risk for the Chicago area on Saturday, with storms expected by the afternoon. According to CBS Chicago meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, the best chance of stronger storms will be south of Chicago. A swim risk will also go into effect due to dangerous swimming conditions … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Diego Bar & Restaurant to celebrate 3rd anniversary | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/19532617/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- National Tequila Day is just around the corner on July 24. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] One of Chicago's top Mexican restaurants is already getting the party started. Diego Bar and Restaurant is marking three years in business, with … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Local Spotlight: National Louis University | https://abc7chicago.com/post/local-spotlight-national-louis-university/19532363/ | National Louis University has spent more than 140 years preparing students for meaningful careers, and as it enters a new chapter of leadership, that mission is only gaining momentum. Dr. Eddie Phillips is stepping in as the university's incoming president, succeeding Dr. Nivine Megahed, who guided NLU for 16 years. … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks | https://abc7.com/post/iran-says-is-suspending-commitments-interim-deal-us-exchange-attacks/19532831/ | The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. - snapping another fragile thread as the war shows no end in sight. The battle over the Strait … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional | https://abc7.com/post/federal-appeals-court-rules-new-jerseys-assault-weapons-ban-is-unconstitutional/19532978/ | A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey's bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional. This is the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a state ban on such weapons, and it comes as the U.S. Supreme Court … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | NBC Local | Man injured when gun fires during struggle with Chicago police at large gathering | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-injured-when-gun-fires-during-struggle-with-chicago-police-at-large-gathering/3963264/ | A man was wounded when a gun discharged during a struggle with police at a large gathering in Fuller Park early Saturday, authorities said. Chicago police said officers assigned to the 9th District Tactical Team responded to a large gathering at around 12:32 a.m. along South Princeton Avenue near West … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Storms coming, smoky conditions to return | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/storms-more-smoke-7-18 | ![Chicago Weather: Round of storms, then more smoky conditions][8] ![Chicago Weather: Round of storms, then more smoky conditions][8] #### [ Chicago Weather: Round of storms, then more smoky conditions ][9] Fox Chicago’s Mark Strehl has the forecast for July 18, 2026. **CHICAGO** \- We’re expecting another round of smoky conditions … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Arizona Cardinals executive suspended for violating NFL's gambling policy: report | http://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/arizona-cardinals-executive-suspended-violating-nfls-gambling-policy-report | ![][1] article An Arizona Cardinals helmet sits on the sideline during the game against the Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. **(Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)** #### The Brief * * Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold was … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | How we photographed wildfire smoke enveloping Chicago | https://chicago.suntimes.com/photography/2026/07/18/how-we-photographed-wildfire-smoke-enveloping-chicago | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] This week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist [ Anthony Vazquez ][15] . Follow him on [ Instagram ][16] … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Person arrested for fatally shooting man who stabbed woman in Englewood | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/07/18/person-arrested-for-fatally-shooting-man-who-stabbed-woman-in-englewood | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A person was arrested after fatally shooting a man who allegedly stabbed another woman Friday night in Englewood on … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Man killed, woman shot on same block on South Side, Chicago police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-today-man-killed-woman-shot-princeton-avenue-47th-street-police-say/19532171/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are investigating after a man was shot to death on the South Side Saturday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][9] The deadly shooting happened at about 2:55 a.m. in the 4800-block of South Princeton Avenue, police said. A … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Man hurt after gun goes off amid struggle with officers in Fuller Park, CPD says | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-today-suspect-shot-police-say-gun-went-off-during-struggle-5300-block-princeton-avenue/19532299/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot during a struggle with Chicago police officers on Saturday, CPD said. Officers did not fire their weapons. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][6] Chicago police said the shooting happened as officers were trying to disperse a … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | Man killed after allegedly stabbing woman in Englewood, Chicago police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-today-man-killed-allegedly-stabbing-woman-englewood-marquette-stewart-police-say/19532510/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot to death after allegedly stabbing a woman in Englewood, Chicago police said. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][3] It happened at about 10:56 p.m. in the 400-block of W. Marquette Road, police said. CPD said a … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 18, 2026 | ABC Local | House of Representatives passes bill that makes the shift to daylight saving time permanent | https://abc7.com/post/house-representatives-passes-bill-makes-shift-daylight-saving-time-permanent/19532420/ | It's an idea whose time, as it were, may have come - again. The twice-yearly changing of the clocks in the United States could be a thing of the past if legislation [ currently in Congress ][1] that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through. But even as annoying … |